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Old 04-27-2006, 03:44 PM
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Default engraved bracelets with PalmControl

These bracelets I engraved with the Chasing PalmControl. They were engraved in the flat and then were formed into this synclastic form with a press.

Jack, Lee-Joyce Designs
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Old 04-27-2006, 04:19 PM
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Default Re: engraved bracelets with PalmControl

Nice Jack,

Does the press have any effect on the engraving as far as smashing places or rounding corners etc.?

Ray
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Old 04-27-2006, 05:01 PM
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No Ray I have no ploblem with the engraving being damaged. I cover it with shelf paper
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Old 04-27-2006, 10:18 PM
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Default Re: engraved bracelets with PalmControl

We've actually engraved some tricky conchas - in the flat - then domed them without noticeable distortion. Almost all domed bracelets we work on are engraved flat and then domed.

Depends on how much you stretch the metal, in which direction(s), and most importantly - whether or not you are using a conforming type of die. If the work bottoms out, you'll definitely damage it.

Using one of the thick urethanes to press into has never caused a problem... yet?

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Old 04-28-2006, 07:46 AM
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Good work thanks for showing it, somthing on my list to try
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Old 04-28-2006, 09:48 PM
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Yes, very good work, Jack. At first I was surprised to hear you bent the metal after engraving. Then I thought...why not.
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Old 04-29-2006, 07:10 AM
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Ya guys it is a lot easier to engrave in the flat and the press go's very fast. All the finishing is done before the press so they are ready to go after its done. A little adjustment is needed to the size but that is all. Jack
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Old 05-01-2006, 07:49 PM
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Jack
What does this press look like? Is it like an arbor press?
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Old 05-02-2006, 06:42 AM
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Hi Mike: I use a Bonny Doon press with a asynclastic bracelet former. I am having a lot of fun with it. Take care Jack
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